Denise Miranda
About Denise Miranda
Denise Miranda is the Clinical Operations Manager, SSU at Bristol-Myers Squibb in São Paulo, Brazil, with extensive experience in clinical site management and study start-up processes.
Current Position at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Denise Miranda currently serves as the Clinical Operations Manager, SSU at Bristol-Myers Squibb in São Paulo Area, Brazil. In this role, she leads a cross-functional SSU Clinical Operations Unit to ensure clinical operations effectiveness in RCO Brazil. She is responsible for supervising Study Start-up Specialists and Site Contract Leads, ensuring timely execution of clinical trials. Denise coordinates local clinical operations staff and acts as the main point of contact for FSP staff within Brazil.
Career Progression at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Denise Miranda has an extensive tenure at Bristol-Myers Squibb, starting as a Trainee from 2006 to 2007. She later held various roles including Clinical Site Manager from 2012 to 2014, and Clinical Site Monitor during a job rotation from 2014 to 2015. Following this, she was a Clinical Site Manager for most of 2015, progressing to Senior Clinical Site Manager from 2015 to 2020. Currently, she is the Clinical Operations Manager, SSU, illustrating a significant career growth within the company.
Previous Experience at PAREXEL
Before her extensive career at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Denise worked at PAREXEL as a Study Start-Up Specialist from 2007 to 2009. She then served as a CRA Assistant and Project Assistant for a year, before becoming a Clinical Monitoring Associate from 2010 to 2012. These roles equipped her with robust experience in managing study start-up processes and monitoring activities across various therapeutic areas.
Education and Early Career
Denise Miranda studied at Universidade de São Paulo from 2003 to 2008. During this period, she gained early research experience through her role at the university's Pathology Laboratory, working on Scientific Initiation projects from 2004 to 2006. This foundational education and early work experience laid the groundwork for her expertise in clinical operations and study start-up processes.
Expertise in Clinical Operations
Denise Miranda has a strong background in managing study start-up processes and monitoring activities across therapeutic areas such as oncology, endocrinology, and rheumatology. She excels in handling complex situations and believes in continuous personal and process improvement. Her leadership role involves tracking performance metrics, managing staff, and ensuring collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders and external partners.